The Development of Celtic Mercenaries: An Anthropological Approach
This book explores the determining factors of Celtic mercenarism through a multidimensional approach, going beyond traditional stereotypes. Through a rigorous analysis of ancient sources and an anthropological perspective, it sheds light on the warrior culture and patronage system of Celtic societies. Contrary to the idea of mercenarism linked to poverty, the engagement of warriors was often motivated by elitist aspirations and the quest for prestige. By also examining property structures, succession, the ver sacrum, migrations, and political crises, the book offers new perspectives on the social and economic dynamics influencing the development of mercenarism.
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The Development of Celtic Mercenaries: An Anthropological Approach
This book explores the determining factors of Celtic mercenarism through a multidimensional approach, going beyond traditional stereotypes. Through a rigorous analysis of ancient sources and an anthropological perspective, it sheds light on the warrior culture and patronage system of Celtic societies. Contrary to the idea of mercenarism linked to poverty, the engagement of warriors was often motivated by elitist aspirations and the quest for prestige. By also examining property structures, succession, the ver sacrum, migrations, and political crises, the book offers new perspectives on the social and economic dynamics influencing the development of mercenarism.
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The Development of Celtic Mercenaries: An Anthropological Approach

The Development of Celtic Mercenaries: An Anthropological Approach

by Luc Baray
The Development of Celtic Mercenaries: An Anthropological Approach
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The Development of Celtic Mercenaries: An Anthropological Approach

The Development of Celtic Mercenaries: An Anthropological Approach

by Luc Baray

Overview

This book explores the determining factors of Celtic mercenarism through a multidimensional approach, going beyond traditional stereotypes. Through a rigorous analysis of ancient sources and an anthropological perspective, it sheds light on the warrior culture and patronage system of Celtic societies. Contrary to the idea of mercenarism linked to poverty, the engagement of warriors was often motivated by elitist aspirations and the quest for prestige. By also examining property structures, succession, the ver sacrum, migrations, and political crises, the book offers new perspectives on the social and economic dynamics influencing the development of mercenarism.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9789004750111
Publisher: Brill Academic Publishers, Inc.
Publication date: 12/18/2025
Series: Mnemosyne, Supplements , #502
Pages: 412
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.00(d)

About the Author

Luc Baray, research director at the CNRS, has published several syntheses on armed conflicts in Celtic societies, including De Carthage à Jéricho. Mythes et réalités du mercenariat celtique (2017), Les Celtes d’Hannibal (2019) et Les guerres celtiques (2024).
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